November 2019

Euro 2020 Format Blasted A ‘Scandal’

November 20, 2019 1:53 pm

The format for UEFA’s continent-wide Euro 2020 has been labelled “a scandal” by Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne as European football’s governing body faces a headache to ensure all host nations who qualify get to play at home.

For the first time, next year’s European Championship will be played in 12 different host cities in 12 different nations, with Wembley staging the semi-finals and final.

The draw for what will be the second 24-team Euro will be held in Bucharest on Saturday, November 30.

Wales became the 20th nation to secure their spot when they beat Hungary 2-0 in Cardiff

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Nestor Bolum Cries Foul After WBF Title Fight In Sydney

November 20, 2019 11:55 am
• Says ‘I was robbed’
Australia-based Nigeria’s former Commonwealth and Olympics boxer, Nestor Bolum says he suspected foul play in his unsuccessful attempt to grab the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australia/Asia Crown Lightweight title from New Zealand’s Shiva Mishra last weekend in Sydney.

Bolum, a former Nigerian Air Force officer, lost the fight, a 10-round contest, in circumstances he described as ‘unclear’.

I was robbed of the title,” Bolum said while speaking with The Guardian yesterday from his base in Australia. “Everybody by the ringside saw that I deserved to win the title, but they gave it to Shiva Mishra.

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Bayelsa

Abe Congratulates Bayelsa Govenor-elect

November 20, 2019 11:53 am

Senator Magnus Abe, the immediate-past representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has congratulated Bayelsa State Governor-elect, Chief David Lyon, on his landslide victory at the just concluded governorship election in the State.

Abe, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Parry Saroh Benson, also congratulated members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) family, and the good people of Bayelsa State for turning-out en masse to vote for one of their own as a support for the desired change to the next level.

He called on the opposition candidates to bury the hatchet and join hands with …

Anti-social Media Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate

November 20, 2019 11:53 am

A bill to regulate the social media use in the country on Wednesday passed second reading during Senate plenary.

The bill titled ‘A bill for an Act to make provisions for the protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations and for related matters 2019’, which was first read on November 5, scaled second reading after the lead debate by the sponsor of the bill, Senator Mohammed Musa.

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After listening to contributions by some senators in support of the bill, the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, referred the bill to the Senate Committee on …

Nigeria

Health Minister Scores Nigeria High In HIV/AIDS Fight

November 20, 2019 11:51 am

 Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health says Nigeria is on track in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Ehanire who was represented by Mr Araoye Segilola, National Coordinator, AIDS/STI Department in the ministry, said Nigeria had made tremendous success in reducing the scourge.

He noted that years back, discrimination against persons living with the disease was very high, saying that today the story had changed.

Ehanire who reiterated calls for more to be done in saving lives, said identifying communities with most infections was imperative for making more progress.

“We need to work with the communities and engage them in order to …

Ambode Suit: Lagos Lawmakers Challenge Court Jurisdiction

November 20, 2019 11:49 am

Lagos State lawmakers probing former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over the purchase of 820 buses as part of the state’s Bus Reform Project said on Wednesday that the suit the ex-governor filed against them lacks merit.

The lawmakers further added that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

The lawmakers, represented by Mr Lawal Pedro,SAN, are opposing an injunction Ambode seeks to restrain them from investigating him.

“We have filed a notice of preliminary objection highlighting the incompetence of this suit,” Pedro stated on behalf of the lawmakers. “We are as well challenging the jurisdiction of the court …

Designer, Roksanda Ilinčić Wows Lagos At Alara

November 20, 2019 8:26 am

Alara, a leading concept store in Lagos that showcases a variety of contemporary art, design, fashion, cuisine and culture, last weekend organized a special trunk show for celebrated designer, Roksanda Ilinčić.

The ‘Meet the Designer’ event, which was sponsored by Martini, was a tasteful interaction between luxury fashion and art, bringing together fashionistas and art connoisseurs.

From voluminous sleeves to dramatic capes, trendy wears lined the walls. The fabrics exuded opulence as the very powerful and stylish elite of Lagos walked over the shimmering carpets.

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The guests included the …

NUT Berates N-Power, Seeks Full-term Teachers’ Employment

November 20, 2019 8:25 am

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has stated that the federal government’s N-Power Scheme is not suitable for the strengthening of the capacity of early child education and does not conform with best practises for a holistic and functional development of the child.

The President of the union, Dr. Nasir Idris said this in Abuja at a four-day workshop on learning through play for early child education teachers, which was organised by the union, in partnership with Danish Union of Early Childhood and Youth Educators (BUPL).

Idris, who was represented by the first National Vice- President of the union, Akosile …

Commissioner

Bauchi Gets New Police Commissioner

November 20, 2019 8:25 am

A new Commissioner of Police has been deployed to the Bauchi State Police Command.

This was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Mr Kamal Datti Abubakar.

The new Commissioner, Phillip S Maku, assumed duty on Monday, November 18.

Maku took over from Commissioner Habu A Sani, who was redeployed as Commissioner of Police in charge of Kano State Police Command.

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Abubakar, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said Maku is a seasoned officer with vast experience in policing both …

‘Kwara Will Change Narrative On Ease Of Doing Business’

November 20, 2019 8:22 am

Piqued by the ranking of the Kwara State in the North central zone of the country as the lowest state in terms of Ease of Doing Business, the state Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has pledged to implement reforms that would change the narrative.

He said the ranking was not unacceptable, stressing that steps were already being taken to make business transactions a lot easier and faster for attract investors.

Abdulrasaq stated this in Ilorin, at the North Central regional engagement on Ease of Doing Business which was organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Kwara State …

Peterside: NIMASA Contributed ₦16bn To Consolidated Revenue

November 20, 2019 8:22 am

The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Peterside Dakuku has revealed that his agency has contributed the sum of ₦16 billion to the consolidated revenue fund in 2019.

He disclosed this yesterday while giving an account of the 2019 budget performance before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration.

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He added that the agency exceeded the initial target of N12 billion.

Dakuku stressed that 133 per cent increment was achieved due to a number of measures put in place by the …

ERG

Afreximbank Lists Benefits Of ERG

November 20, 2019 7:02 am

Egypt’s decision to establish an export risk guarantee (ERG) company will give a major boost to the country’s role as a critical hub for intra-African trade and allow it to be a key driver in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah has said.

Welcoming the announcement that the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) had approved the establishment of an Export Credit Risk Guarantee company with a capital of $600 million, Oramah said the company would make it possible for Egypt to …

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